Essential steps for planning mainframe retirement strategy

Organizations in finance, banking, and insurance still rely on mainframes, but staffing challenges and maintenance issues are driving many to consider retiring these systems. Careful planning is crucial to avoid disruptions and ensure continuity.

This white paper outlines a strategic approach to mainframe retirement, covering steps like application inventory and secure hardware disposal. Topics include:

• Assessing applications to migrate, replace, or retire
• Transition options like outsourcing, replatforming, or adopting new systems
• Security protocols and proper hardware disposal

Read the white paper to plan your mainframe decommissioning strategy.